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An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

Louie Perry and Akshay Jaladi March 15, 2024

The 2024 Illinois Primaries are going to be held March 19. Local candidates listed will be presented on the ballot for Libertyville area residents.    U.S. House of Representatives (10th Congressional...

New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

Grace Jackman, Copy Editing Manager March 15, 2024

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Accelerated Placement Act (APA) aims to “expand access to accelerated placement programs” and “ensure teaching capacity necessary to meet increased...

On Saturday, March 11, the D128 Special Olympics basketball team wins state at the Unified High School State Tournament Basketball Championship in Champaign, Ill. The head coach for the Unified team is Deborah Beagle and the LHS athletes are seniors Zach Henderson, Jack Wasser, Haziel Morales and Xavier Granados, and juniors Parker Nuttall and Ty Schiff. (Photo courtesy of District 128).

BREAKING NEWS: D128 Special Olympics basketball team wins Unified High School Basketball Championship

Sophia Jackman and Grace Jackman March 13, 2024

On Saturday, March 11, 2024, the D128 Special Olympics basketball team won state at the Unified High School State Tournament Basketball Championship in Champaign, Ill. Overall, the team found that “playing...

After closing down on September 5th, 2023, Pizzeria DeVille has reopened and is now open for business at 404 N Milwaukee Avenue, under the new ownership of Mr. JR Escobar.

Local Restaurant Pizzeria DeVille Re-opens its Doors Under New Management

Akshay Jaladi, Staff Member February 29, 2024

Local Libertyville restaurant, Pizzeria DeVille, has re-opened its doors after closing down on Sept. 5, 2023, under a new owner, Mr. JR Escobar.  In September 2023, former owner Mr. John Durning...

The IHSA recently announced the addition of girls flag football as a statewide sport.

IHSA to hold inaugural girls flag football season in fall 2024

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

Girls flag football will be an official athletic program with an accompanying state series as of the fall 2024 season. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, an email from Illinois High School Association (IHSA)...

Dr. K started as the Principal on July 1, 2017 after previously working at Highland Park High School, and he will be serving his 7th and final year as the Principal of LHS. He will take the role of the D128 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning starting with the 2024-25 school year. (Photo via DOI Archive)

Principal Dr. Koulentes stepping down, will take role of D128 Assistant Superintendent

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman February 22, 2024

On Feb. 22, 2024 Principal Dr. Thomas Koulentes announced that he will be stepping down as Principal and will take the role of the D128 Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. He will finish...

Dr. Brian Wegley, former Superintendent of Northbrook/Glenview School District 30, will join the D128 administration until a new hire is found. Picture via Distirct 128 Webpage

Asst. Superintendent Resigns, Interim Hired

Louie Perry and Ranya Belabbes February 20, 2024

*Update to this breaking news story found here Resignation District 128 Board of Education held a Special Board Meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, in which the board accepted the resignation of Dr. Yesenia...

(Top) An architect’s drawing of a proposed plan for the renovated cafeteria, featuring a skylight and an open floor plan. (Bottom) A photo of what the cafeteria currently looks like, having been built in 1953 and last expanded in the ‘60s.

Multi-million dollar renovation planned for cafeteria

Grace Jackman, Copy Editing Manager February 16, 2024

The current cafeteria, built in 1953, will potentially undergo a major renovation that includes updating the servery, seating area, kitchen area, floors and ceilings. The total cost is estimated to range...

Stricter social hosting law is in the works

Stricter social hosting law is in the works

Grace Huber February 16, 2024

Libertyville village attorneys are currently in the process of drafting a new ordinance that would make the consequences of social hosting more strict. Social hosting is when an adult, such as a...

At the Sept. 26  board meeting, students and parents gathered in the Vernon Hills High School library to give their stance on this issue. Multiple students spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. At the Nov. 13  board meeting, the board adopted the new operational calendar. (Photo Courtesy: Sophie Lee)

The holiday issue: Community is concerned with the new operational calendar

Aarna Mishra and Eva Fahrenkrog December 18, 2023

The D128 Board of Education has adopted an operational calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The operational calendar determines non-attendance days by the number of staff and students who would miss...

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